Cosmetology programs in Nevada
13 cosmetology programs at 12 Nevada schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (12 programs), the state median is $23,468 one year after completion, about the same as the national median of $23,061. Median borrower debt is $7,309.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics | Las Vegas, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 128 | $31,501 | $9,500 | $108 |
| International Academy of Style | Reno, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 115 | $27,903 | $6,333 | $72 |
| Avalon Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 315 | $26,901 | $7,832 | $89 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Reno | Reno, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 149 | $25,346 | $10,556 | $120 |
| Casal Institute of Nevada | Las Vegas, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 309 | $24,214 | $6,333 | $72 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 138 | $23,501 | $13,662 | $155 |
| Sierra Academy of Style | Carson City, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 87 | $23,435 | $6,333 | $72 |
| Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno | Reno, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 181 | $22,434 | $6,333 | $72 |
| L Makeup Institute | Las Vegas, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 60 | $22,115 | $6,786 | $77 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 182 | $21,529 | $9,501 | $108 |
| Milan Institute-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 87 | $20,696 | $6,333 | $72 |
| Milan Institute-Sparks | Sparks, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Certificate | 17 | $19,459 | $7,964 | $91 |
| Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Cosmetology programs by city in Nevada
Before you choose a cosmetology school in Nevada
Every state licenses cosmetologists and sets its own required training hours, so a program must meet your state board's hour requirement to let you sit for the licensing exam. Check the state board first.
- Does the program meet my state board's required hours?
- What is the board exam pass rate for graduates?
- How are kit and supply costs billed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying cosmetology program in Nevada?
By reported one-year earnings, Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern Aesthetics leads at $31,501 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many cosmetology programs are in Nevada?
The Scorecard lists 13 certificate or associate programs in this field at 12 schools in Nevada.